Today's Features

Saturday at 1:00pm on Classical WETA

Classical WETA Opera House: L’Amour de Loin

In Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho’s breakthrough opera, Eric Owens is the knight on a quest of love, Susanna Phillips is his lover on the other side of the sea, and Tamara Mumford is the pilgrim who brings messages back and forth.

Senior Producer and Host

Deb Lamberton

Deb Lamberton is Classical WETA's Senior Producer. She has taught courses in both radio production and music appreciation and her work as a music and documentary producer has garnered many national awards.

Mozart died 225 years ago today. He was only 35. The cause of Mozart’s death is a medical question that has endured as long as his music. University of Michigan medical historian and PBS contributor Dr. Howard Markel sat down with us today to help unwind the medical mystery.

WETA Television and Classical WETA 90.9 FM are community-based public broadcasting stations serving the Washington area and supported by listeners and viewers. WETA is also a major producing station for PBS.

The WETA Guide

The WETA Guide spotlights the special places and happenings in the Greater Washington area. For both the newcomer and the long-time resident, this television series is a great introduction to the region's many highlights.

VivaLaVoce

Classical WETA’s online station VivaLaVoce presents classical vocal music in all its forms, from the Middle Ages to the present, 24 hours per day. Featuring Opera, Choral Music, and Art Song, the station offers something for everyone who loves vocal classical music.